Events

Aug 20 2024

SOLD OUT: Celebrating National Heritage Week: Connecting with Martry Mill

Martry Mill is one of the few working watermills in Ireland. The mill is a family-run watermill along the banks of the River Blackwater, halfway between Navan and Kells in Co. Meath. The mill has a rich history dating back to its oldest record from a land survey referencing “a tumbledown old mill” in 1323. It has survived famines, wars, floods and pandemics, and The Tallon family have been producing stoneground wholemeal flour in the mill since 1859.

Martry Mill supplies bakeries, supermarkets and shops around Meath and surrounding counties with their wholemeal flour and supply directly from the mill. Located just 1km upstream from where the ancient Tailtean Games were held, Martry Mill is brimming with history.
The theme of National Heritage Week 2024 is Connections, Routes and Networks. The Centre of Food Culture, Boyne Valley are delighted to present the opportunity to connect with Martry Mill, Ireland’s Oldest Working Watermill and producer of wholemeal flour, to learn about the milling process and taste a sample of the bread that can be made from flour produced at the mill.

What to expect:

This event will begin by meeting at 18:30 with a tea, coffee, cordial and bread tasting on arrival. James Tallon, miller at Martry Mill will then give a talk on the history of the mill, a tour of the mill and carry out a milling demonstration, with plenty of opportunity for questions and answers throughout.